I do write for myself mainly, nothing too grand although i never could bring myself to sit down and do some actual reading on the topic, so i was glad to see something about haiku when i was going trough the DDs of the day.

I finished reading your Haiku Theory part 1 (hoping for part 2 soon ) and i enjoyed it greatly, for it pointed out somethings to me that i was previously not aware of. Also the first haiku that is used in the essay,

"summer grasses–
all that remains
of soldiers' dreams "

gave me a bit different picture then the one described later on in the essay, so it was very interesting to read another interpretation of it.

To me the summer grass meant peace and victory meaning that the soldiers, even thought they are not returning home, have accomplished something and their dreams did come true. Although its not all about their manifested dreams but also about the soldiers' death itself, if that makes any sense at all. Bittersweet.

Its amazing what 3 lines and a few words can tell, even though they say a picture can say a 1000 words, i think i prefer those words or even less. Anyway before i get of track, thanx for sharing your haiku s and your knowledge with us ^^

Love your texture packs, some great stuff